Gayle Harvey's (farmbroker) Blog

With 194+/- acres, three leased residential structures, leased farmland planted in soybeans, and a creek, lake, and pond, Antioch Farm has it all... at the right price. Just 25 minutes south of Charlottesville, it is an easy drive into the city, while nearby Scottsville has a charming downtown an...

Goodnight, John-Boy! The childhood home of the creator of The Waltons, Earl Hamner, Jr., has sold. Hamner lived in the classic Albemarle County farmhouse from 1929 to 1940, before enrolling at the University of Richmond. His experiences growing up in Schuyler influenced his novels Spencer’s Mount...

This circa 1850 manor home has been beautifully preserved. The 5,000+/- square foot home has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with original heart-pine floors, moldings, and fireplaces. The carved cherry and walnut staircase is a lovely original detail—a centerpiece in the home.  The surrounding 489+...

This gorgeous estate has everything: a circa 1780 manor home with a modern addition, 278+/- acres of land with farming infrastructure, wildlife, trails, and a pond, a two-acre vineyard, 6-car garage, 8-stall stable, and a luxury athletic facility complete with a basketball court, batting cage, an...

With over 5600 square feet, this 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath cypress log home on 181+/- acres gives you ample space to spread out and enjoy your lush surroundings. The generously proportioned great room has lots of natural light with views down to the North Anna River, while the back deck and terrace lev...

This eclectic home has it all! This unique property combines vintage charm with forward-thinking green design-- such as solar panels for radiant floor heating. Find peace & quiet on 31+/- acres with gardens, orchards, and trails. There's also a tiny house that could be used as a guest house or st...

The circa 1790s home that sits on this sprawling 683+/- acre property was once the hunting lodge of Chief Justice Marshall, the property's namesake. Located in Buckingham County, the 2,000+ square foot home has 5BR/2 baths and has retained some of its original character, such as hardwood floors, ...

Total privacy can be yours on 256+/- acres only 20 minutes from Charlottesville. The land is mostly wooded with several private meadows, one of which features a 5+/- acre pond with an island. The main residence is a charming board and batten cottage with 2BR/1 bath, a loft, large fireplace, and t...

Tucked away in the South Fork Farms neighborhood just south of Charlottesville, this charming 5BR/5.5 bath home sits on 3+/- acres with Blue Ridge Mountain views. The warm and welcoming home features an open floor plan perfect for entertaining, a first- and second-floor master suite, and a saltwa...

Rarely does a farm come on the market in the desirable Hebron Valley of Madison County, Virginia. Bradford pear trees welcome your entrance to Torthorwald Farm, 78+/- acres of fertile cropland, pastures, and frontage on the Robinson River, a trout fisherman’s dream. The perfectly situated 4BR/4 b...